I was a complete blubbering fool, but I don't really care lol, I'm sure the sonographer has seen many women cry. Looks like third time really is the charm! What a relief! Good luck to all you ladies with upcoming scans, can't wait to see pics!
Just got back from OB -- no red flags, everything looks good! Saw and heard the heartbeat at 171
PS: just so you all know, my dinner tonight will most likely consist of pancakes, cheddar popcorn, lemonade, and ice cream (because I always want ice cream). Something tells me DH won't share my excitement for this combination of food, but that's ok.
then on top of that, wasn't able to schedule me for an ultrasound for another 3 weeks. So I was feeling pretty crummy about everything, until I saw your post. This is the kind of inspiration I need! So thank you for posting about this. 
Just got back from OB -- no red flags, everything looks good! Saw and heard the heartbeat at 171
PS: just so you all know, my dinner tonight will most likely consist of pancakes, cheddar popcorn, lemonade, and ice cream (because I always want ice cream). Something tells me DH won't share my excitement for this combination of food, but that's ok.
Congrats! 
Today my gestational sac measured 8 wks exactly, my teeny baby measured 8+1, and the heart rate was 160! I tried to hold in my sobs of joy, but no doubt the uncontrollable shaking was apparent on the U/S screen!!!!
Last night, at about 9:30, all I wanted and could think about was salt and vinegar chips and white cheddar popcorn. Finally, after me complaining, my DH went out to buy some. He came back with the right kind of chips but the WRONG popcorn. You should have seen how angry I was
(Felt bad about that)
I'm suffering so bad with this ms and I don't know what to do its all nausea I've only thrown up a couple times...I get cravings and hubby happily gets them for me but it doesn't help and I still feel sick and miserable
HalfThyme, your post was exactly what I needed to hear today. I went for my first appointment today with my new doctor (I just moved to a new city), and it was pretty disheartening. She seemed pretty pessimistic about my chances of having a healthy baby after 2 M/Cs in a row
Are you on progesterone supplements or baby aspirin? Some doctors automatically prescribe/advise these treatments regardless of the circumstances after 2 MCs. I really think the progesterone is what made a difference for me this time -- the American Board of Obstetrics doesn't recognize it as a valid deficiency relating to pregnancy/miscarriages and therefore doesn't recognize it as a valid treatment for recurrent MCs, but I've read a TON of studies published in medical journals that linked progesterone therapy to a reduction in MCs in women with previous MCs. Anyway, just a thought.
HalfThyme, your post was exactly what I needed to hear today. I went for my first appointment today with my new doctor (I just moved to a new city), and it was pretty disheartening. She seemed pretty pessimistic about my chances of having a healthy baby after 2 M/Cs in a row
So sorry to hear about your experience! As if moving to a new city isn't hard enough, then finding a new doctor only to have them fill the room with pessimism!
Sorry you had such a yucky appointment...I just switched providers myself because I was so frustrated with my last one. Remember -- you are paying THEM, and this is still a business for them..which means you are the customer and have a right to the care you want. If this provider can't get you in for another 3 weeks, maybe shop around and find someone who can...even if it means meeting with a PA or a midwife the first time instead of the OB.
Sorry for the long post.....my heart goes out to you and I wish I could do more!
In any case, you're right that it might be worth "shopping around" and finding someone else who can be a bit more positive/sensitive about the situation - perhaps they have fertility specialists at the hospital who would be more appropriate.
Thanks so much HalfThyme
*sigh* Rural living!
